David chats with David Henry about comedy legend Richard Pryor. David, along with his brother Joe, has written a new biography on Pryor entitled Furious Cool: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him. While most are familiar with Richard Pryor through either his film roles or his stand-up comedy, most are relatively unfamiliar with his upbringing. Born in Peoria, Ill., Richard used the characters he met in his early years to influence his comedic styling throughout his career.

Original Air Date: 2-13-2014

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